ARETHA FRANKLIN ARETHA NOW RARE ORIG ATLANTIC MONO WLP

$

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Get Rhythm Records is proud to offer:

"Aretha Now" by Aretha Franklin
Atlantic SD 8186, Mono, 1969

Aretha's fourth album for Atlantic Records in collaboration with the team of arranger Arif Mardin, engineer Tom Dowd and producer Jerry Wexler is a solid effort that retained the consistency of her previous three, bolstered by the hit singles "Think" and "See Saw" and her terrific covers of Sam Cooke's "You Send Me" and Bacharach-David's "I Say a Little Prayer". 

On offer here is a totally original and rare U.S. vinyl MONO white label promo pressing of the album on the original Atlantic black fan "logo box" label.  The record is in beautifully preserved near mint condition.  The surface features outstanding luster and shine, with only the faintest of light surface scratches visible under bright light.  It plays like a dream with no more than a light stray tick to be heard anywhere throughout each side.  You won't hear this soul masterpiece anywhere better than here!

Deadwax matrix codes:

Side 1: A-12775-A
Side 2: A-12776-A

The cover is also in outstanding condition, with vivid colors.  It includes the original "Promotional DJ Copy Monaural" promo sticker. The only flaws to be noted are some light ringwear and a bit of light bending at the corners.  Note that a two-inch area at the bottom left corner has been neatly reinforced with transparent scotch tape.

The record comes in its original Atlantic Records inner sleeve showing images of current releases from the Atlantic catalogue.

>Please see images of the actual label and cover of the record on offer here below, which include a listing of tracks appearing on this album...

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When buying items sight unseen in a forum such as Ebay, trust and credibility of the seller is all important.  That's why I provide the following additional guarantees of authenticity for all my records (offered by few other sellers on Ebay):

• Scanned images of the ACTUAL cover and record labels of the record you are bidding on.  You will never see the phrase "the images shown here are from a previous auction"...
  
• Deadwax matrix codes for each side are provided so those inclined can verify such information as the original pressing plant and mastering engineer.
  
• Records are both visually inspected and audibly graded.  No surprises!
  
• Each record offered is from my personal collection built up over a period of 25 years of vinyl purchasing.  I have gone to great lengths to find the absolute best sounding copy available of each record, and am pleased to now be able to offer these outstanding items to my fellow vinyl aficionados.

But above all, I respect and value my customers!  All records are shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment, securely packaged in sturdy custom vinyl record mailers.  The record is always removed from the cover for shipping, and both record and cover are shipped in protective plastic sleeves, with cardboard filler pads utilized to prevent movement within the box.  You will be kept fully updated at all times on the status of your shipment.

But don't take my word for it!  Check out these examples from my 100% positive seller's feedback:

• "If all Ebayers were this good we would not need a feedback system! Thanks!" - killler-fred1, 11-26-07
  
• "Absolutely beautiful mono pressing as described!  Excellent service - Thank you!" - canvas51, 11-16-07
  
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Postage rates:

                        Service

Priority Mail (insurance optional - 
free delivery confirmation if label printable on-line)

Each addtl.

First Class International (no insurance available - packages of 5 records or less ONLY)

Each addtl.

Priority Mail International (insurance optional - available to most locations)

Each addtl.

U.S. (including Guam, Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands)

$6.95

$2.50

Canada

$6.95

$2.50

$18.00

$1.75

Mexico

$8.00

$4.50

$20.00

$2.25

Caribbean, Central & South America

$12.00

$5.00

$22.00

$3.25

European Union, Scandinavia, Central & Southern European states, Iceland

$14.00

$5.00

$24.00

$3.25

All other locations, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan

$14.00

$5.00

$26.00

$3.25

The shipping rates quoted are for a typical single album vinyl LP.  Multi-album or box sets count as multiple items for the purpose of postage calculation and may be slightly higher than shown here.  All domestic shipping is via USPS Priority Mail.  No exceptions will be made for orders totaling less than $200.  Media and surface mail rates are available only for orders in excess of that amount.  All overseas, Mexican and Canadian orders are shipped Airmail via either First Class Interational or Priority Mail International - NO EXCEPTIONS.  Note that First Class International shipping is available only for packages not exceeding four pounds (generally five records or fewer).  Note also that shipping insurance for international packages is only available with Priority Mail International and that not all locations are covered.  Buyer assumes risk for non-receipt of items if not insured. 

We discourage our customers from seeking special handling; an additional fee of $25.00 will be applied to all shipments requiring additional packaging or a second, external cardboard box.  An additional fee of $20.00 will be applied to all shipments requiring shipment documents (waybill, bill of lading or similar). And additional fee of $5.00 will be applied to all shipments requiring a hardcopy invoice (other than e-mail invoice).

We also DISCOURAGE our customers from seeking EXPRESS delivery, such as UPS Global Express Mail or Federal Express International. In most cases, our customers receive merchandise within a few days and express delivery is usually not necessary. We will, however, comply with any such requests, but be forewarned: postage and shipment rates may be SIGNIFICANTLY higher than for regular mail. 

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